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Jonka · 07-28-2005, 08:19 PM

Does anyone else find it odd that they tried to pass off Florida as being the same age as Willona?! I was so confused during that marathon. It's also unbelievable for her to be married to James, but that at least looks somewhat realistic in a way. But I saw an episode from the last season and Willona mentioned Florida in high school and at that point, Florida looked 55-60 and Willona looked 30-35.

TVFactFan · 07-28-2005, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonka

Does anyone else find it odd that they tried to pass off Florida as being the same age as Willona?! I was so confused during that marathon. It's also unbelievable for her to be married to James, but that at least looks somewhat realistic in a way. But I saw an episode from the last season and Willona mentioned Florida in high school and at that point, Florida looked 55-60 and Willona looked 30-35.

Willona never looked 30 to me in any of the seasons of Good Times. The youngest she looked was 37. I will say Florida looked 10-15 years older than Willona.

Zions Mother · 07-28-2005, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

Willona never looked 30 to me in any of the seasons of Good Times. The youngest she looked was 37. I will say Florida looked 10-15 years older than Willona.

When the show initially aired, Willona was actually 29 years old. Florida was 54, and James 35.

Willona would have probably looked more her age if she had worn her natural hair. IMO wigs can make you look alot older.

Florida was actually old enough to be everyones mother

Brian Damage · 07-28-2005, 11:49 PM

I really do think they did a good job of making John Amos look older.

Zions Mother · 07-28-2005, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I really do think they did a good job of making John Amos look older.

They really did. How they did behooves me. Maybe it was the hair.

Jonka · 07-29-2005, 09:04 PM

I don't see why they would try to make John Amos look older. It's like they wanted to make him look Florida's age and then still tried to create the illusion that they were all in their 30's.

TVFactFan · 07-29-2005, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonka

I don't see why they would try to make John Amos look older. It's like they wanted to make him look Florida's age and then still tried to create the illusion that they were all in their 30's.

I don't recall the illusion of viewers believing that Florida and James was in their 30's. It was stated in the 1st ep that James was 41

Brian Damage · 07-29-2005, 10:45 PM

Well, Florida said that she was 3 years younger than James so that would make her 38!

Ireneparalegal · 07-30-2005, 02:07 AM

I'M SOOOOOOO CONFUSED!!!!! (Vinnie Barbarino) LOL

RIC FLAIR · 08-03-2005, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zions Mother

When the show initially aired, Willona was actually 29 years old. Florida was 54, and James 35.

Willona would have probably looked more her age if she had worn her natural hair. IMO wigs can make you look alot older.

Florida was actually old enough to be everyones mother

FLORIDA IS OLD ENOUGH TO BE MICHAEL'S GRANDMOTHER

jamesanthony · 08-04-2005, 07:23 PM

I don't know. Something about the performances makes me ignore the age differences of the adult characters, however as I rewatching the show on DVD Jimmie Walker and Bern'Nadette Stanis stick out as being unbelievable as teenagers. I think that they intentionally had Bern'Nadette wear her hair in a pulled back hairdo a lot of the time to make her seem younger, but she never seemed teenage to me, nor did Jimmie. I could go along with Florida being in her 40s and being in the same age range as James though, and Willona seemed like a vivacious mid 30s-40 year old to me.

TVFactFan · 08-04-2005, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesanthony

I don't know. Something about the performances makes me ignore the age differences of the adult characters, however as I rewatching the show on DVD Jimmie Walker and Bern'Nadette Stanis stick out as being unbelievable as teenagers. I think that they intentionally had Bern'Nadette wear her hair in a pulled back hairdo a lot of the time to make her seem younger, but she never seemed teenage to me, nor did Jimmie. I could go along with Florida being in her 40s and being in the same age range as James though, and Willona seemed like a vivacious mid 30s-40 year old to me.

You are right, Jimmie Walker was 26 playing the role of a 16 year old going on 17 and Thelma was 22 playing a Teenager

Ireneparalegal · 08-04-2005, 11:10 PM

I believe JJ as a teenager. I couldn't believe he was 26 when he was doing this show. I know it's just the character, but he seems like a teenager to me. At least 19.

Brian Damage · 08-04-2005, 11:12 PM

I agree with Irene, JJ seemed young to me. Maybe it was because he acted like a fool 99% of the time.

Ireneparalegal · 08-04-2005, 11:22 PM

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I agree with Irene, JJ seemed young to me. Maybe it was because he acted like a fool 99% of the time.

you have my sides aching again Brian. oh no, but you used the word "fool" now I wonder who we offended now???? first the whites, the blacks and now the fools. Damn Brian, will we ever learn!!!????

07-28-2005, 08:19 PM	#1
Jonka Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 26, 2005 Posts: 34	Old Florida Does anyone else find it odd that they tried to pass off Florida as being the same age as Willona?! I was so confused during that marathon. It's also unbelievable for her to be married to James, but that at least looks somewhat realistic in a way. But I saw an episode from the last season and Willona mentioned Florida in high school and at that point, Florida looked 55-60 and Willona looked 30-35.

07-28-2005, 11:49 PM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I really do think they did a good job of making John Amos look older.

07-29-2005, 09:04 PM	#6
Jonka Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 26, 2005 Posts: 34	I don't see why they would try to make John Amos look older. It's like they wanted to make him look Florida's age and then still tried to create the illusion that they were all in their 30's.

07-29-2005, 10:45 PM	#8
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Well, Florida said that she was 3 years younger than James so that would make her 38!

07-30-2005, 02:07 AM	#9
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I'M SOOOOOOO CONFUSED!!!!! (Vinnie Barbarino) LOL

08-04-2005, 07:23 PM	#11
jamesanthony Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 2,180	I don't know. Something about the performances makes me ignore the age differences of the adult characters, however as I rewatching the show on DVD Jimmie Walker and Bern'Nadette Stanis stick out as being unbelievable as teenagers. I think that they intentionally had Bern'Nadette wear her hair in a pulled back hairdo a lot of the time to make her seem younger, but she never seemed teenage to me, nor did Jimmie. I could go along with Florida being in her 40s and being in the same age range as James though, and Willona seemed like a vivacious mid 30s-40 year old to me.

08-04-2005, 11:10 PM	#13
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I believe JJ as a teenager. I couldn't believe he was 26 when he was doing this show. I know it's just the character, but he seems like a teenager to me. At least 19.

08-04-2005, 11:12 PM	#14
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I agree with Irene, JJ seemed young to me. Maybe it was because he acted like a fool 99% of the time.